Dates vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dates and pasta
- Dates have more potassium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Dates' daily need coverage for potassium is 19% higher.
- Pasta contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than dates. Dates contain 0.165mg of vitamin B6, while pasta contains 0.034mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Dates, deglet noor and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +385.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +236.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +234% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2157.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8g | 32% | |
| Fructose | 19.56g | 24% | |
| Potassium | 656mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 75.03g | 24.93g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.093mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Folate | 19µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.183mg | 8% |
| Calories | 282kcal | 131kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.45g | 5.15g | 5% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.02mg | 1.14mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.03g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.35g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 62mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.084mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.071mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.032mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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